The Suicide Squadmay not have been the box office hit Warner Bros. may have expected, but both critics and DC fans received the film enthusiastically.The Suicide Squadwas especially praised for bold creative choices by Gunn as well as a slew of exciting characters never before seen in live-action, including King Shark, Polka-Dot Man, Bloodsport, and of course, John Cena’s Peacemaker—the latter of which is only days away from receiving their own HBO Max series. Now, James Gunn has taken to Twitter to reveal a new look at Judo Master, one of the show’s new onscreen superhumans.
The first iteration of Judo Master appeared in Charlton Comics' fourth issue ofSpecial War Seriesin November of 1965; the rights to Judo Master andother Charlton Comics heroeswere eventually sold to DC Comics, who have since used Judo Master frequently, as four different iterations of the hero have been used in total by the publisher. Interestingly, the fourth version of Judo Master, Sonia Sato, appears in theWatchmensequelDoomsday Clockas part of the Japanese superhero team Big Monster Action. The power of Judo Master is exactly as his title suggests, as the character fights criminals using exemplary proficiency of the Judo martial art.
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Forthe upcomingPeacemakerseries, James Gunn posted a screenshot of actor Nhut Le (Kroll Show) as Judo Master to Twitter on Tuesday. The dynamic image grants DC fans a closer look at Judo Master’s outfit as he gears up for a fight. By this first look, fans can know that they’re in for an intense portrayal of Judo Master by Nhut Le.
In addition to Nhut Le andPeacemaker actor John Cena, the series boasts a plethora of exciting cast members including Steve Agee, Danielle Brooks, Jennifer Holland, Freddie Stroma, and Chukwudi Iwuji. In addition, the cast also includes Robert Patrick, who famously portrayed the villainous T-1000 inTerminator 2: Judgement Day—he will play Peacemaker’s father. James Gunn is the creator of the series, the writer of all eight episodes, and the director of at least five episodes, whileFringeepisode director Brad Anderson has been confirmed to be directing episode seven.
James Gunn’sPeacemakerseries has quickly become one of the most exciting DC series in recent memory due to James Gunn’s involvement as well as a story involving characters like Peacemaker, Judo Master, andAdrian Chase (a.k.a. Vigilante).Peacemakeris looking to be yet another DC hit for Warner Bros. and HBO Max alongside established showsDoom Patrol,Titans, andPennyworth—and time will tell if the series is able to join their ranks.
